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N214 XOJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,076 mi
Last recorded72,076 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 XOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,076 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air freshner removed before test

center to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

slight movement in steering joints

Fail 1 Jul 2011 72,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air freshner removed before test

both wipers split

center to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

slight movement in steering joints

Pass 14 Aug 2010 68,038 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 66,682 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 65,968 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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N214 XOJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 99,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N214 XOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N214 XOJ registered?

N214 XOJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N214 XOJ safe to buy?

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